CIO / CTO – Senior Technology Executive

Summary

William M. Genovese
Innovative IT professional with over 20 years of experience driving revenue and profit increases through value enabling technologies for employers and clients in U.S., Europe, Asia and South Africa. Skilled in designing, building, and implementing high-ROI strategic architecture, platforms, applications, and programs, delivering and creating business and technical strategy resulting in next generation digital services, establishing and executing strategic plans, and providing strong innovation, digital transformation and operational leadership.

Utilizing IT as a transformative tool, created cost-effective solutions that provided security, functionality, scalability, performance and reliability in enterprise IT environments. Leveraged emerging technologies and best-in-class software with state-of-the-art development methodologies, architecting scalable software and system solutions, driving transformation building next generation digital services and implementing business improvements. Can contribute immediately by:

* Translating and converting business strategy into technology innovation to solve business problems
* Business and delivery model innovation - definition, development and execution
* Innovation and technical leadership for exceptional strategy to execution outcomes
* Risk and Compliance transformations that capture new opportunities and drive revenue and profit
* Forging profitable partnerships among vendors, customers and key stakeholders
* Aligning personnel, services, processes, and technology to positively impact the bottom line through revenue attribution and optimization
* Building, leading, mentoring, and coaching high performing technical teams
* Investment and risk mitigation through right-fit balanced governance

Conversational in French, Dutch, and Chinese in business environments.

Skilled at surmounting the gap between developing business strategy and the systems and architecture that satisfy that strategy. Proven ability to drive innovation, technology architecture, operations and business development.

Selected Accomplishments:

• As Vice President of Corporate Strategy, selected and short-listed for Leadership in Banking Technology Leadership and Strategy and winner of three Mobile Banking Innovation awards as Sr Advisor.

• Developed new global financial services horizontal industry strategy and portfolio across four business units and R&D resulting in a two-year revenue infusion, 154% increase in revenue, a new Blockchain Cloud Services solution, and a new and improved digital mobile wallet and SaaS based solution.

• As CIO and CTO Developed technology strategy, product stack architecture and technology roadmap for full stack blockchain cloud services solution. Co-developed and delivered customer consulting engagement model and built initial customer pipeline of $2M with CEO/Founder and CMO.

• As Principal and Chief Technology Architect, Completed provider’s IT strategy transition for $1B modernization, which also included a 29-point enterprise network assessment resulting in a new $34M cross enterprise Cisco solution.

• As Executive Architect, Client Technical Leader and Sr. Advisor, led IT and Solution Strategy for $10B portfolio of 5 Fortune 50 Financial Services clients in the South Eastern US. Resulted in $150M in new revenue and 40% reduction of risk across the clients datacenter, architecture and technology (SW and HW).

• Led multiple global engagement identifying stability, high availability and resiliency issues for global IBM clients resulting in over $100M in new HA and DR solutions resulting in 80% reduction in systems outages and critical situations.

• Led product innovation and development leading to Patent Awards and filings for IBM Software Group and IBM Systems and Technology Group for new products and product enhancements for Software Integration, Systems Management and Automation, and Cloud services automation reducing in system efficiency and cost savings improvements of 50-60%.

• Chief Engineer for multi-year, $2B program at major bank in Emerging Markets in Southeast Asia, providing technical leadership, innovation, strategy, design and governance. As Senior Technical Leader, built and led cross enterprise team delivering $500M in new solution development and implementation improving banks high availability, resiliency and disaster recovery and new analytics and artificial intelligence program. Led to a 5 year $1B contract renewal.

• Led cross -enterprise solution strategy, definition, design and development of portfolio of solutions which led to a 7-year $1.3B Strategic Outsourcing and Cloud Computing Contract with new services, and $3.8M in client and contract savings for a Fortune 50 International European based bank.

• Led strategic Oracle global partnership program for IBM resulting in 12 new portfolio solutions for the Financial Services Industry, estimated at $500M in new annual revenue.

• Led overall solution and integration architecture development for $80M Basel program for a Fortune 50 global bank, resulting in 35% improved risk reserves and customer analytical insights in compliance with Basel II for Market, Credit, and Operational Risk.

• Developed and delivered the business case and new operating model for Top 10 Global Bank to migrate to new Global Financial Architecture with with an estimated first-year cost savings in excess of $3M per annum.

• As System integration leader for $70M program supporting Credit Suisse Group Public Listing on NYSE in 1999-2000 and identified and mitigated group wide risks and developed IT Program Portfolio for risk remediation and external reporting and regulatory enhancements.

• As Performance Engineering Manager, led team delivering an integrated activity-based costing platform saving an estimated $5.1M per annum and utilized for mergers and acquisitions at $65B Southeastern bank headquarters.

• Developed client-server revenue recognition, partnership-based revenue model and service delivery platform integrated into business and core financial systems for leading global real estate corporation, generating $100M of new revenue per annum.

career history

  1. Performance Engineering Manager, Wachovia/Wells Fargo

    Description: Performance Engineering Manager in Wachovia Bank’s Credit Operations division focused on new systems and applications engineering and development focused on efficiency gains targeted for M&A Porfolio Activity.

    Core Accomplishment: As Performance Engineering Manager, Led team delivering portfolio of applications and an integrated activity-based costing platform saving an estimated $5.1MM per annum and utilized for mergers and acquisitions at $65 billion Southeastern bank headquarters.

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    Senior Consultant, KPMG

    Client List: GM Investment Mgmt Corp, Credit Suisse Group, First Union, TRowe Price, JP Morgan Chase

    Description: Senior Consultant in KPMG’s World Class Finance Practice delivering large global platform architecture solutions focused on core financial systems architecture, treasury, risk, compliance, analytics and regulatory reporting.

    Selected accomplishments:
    • As System integration leader for $70 million program supporting Credit Suisse Group Public Listing on NYSE in 1999-2000 and identified and mitigated group wide risks and developed IT Program Portfolio for risk remediation and external reporting and regulatory enhancements (Credit Suisse Group)
    • Developed and delivered the business case, new operating model and new analytics solutions for Top 10 Global Bank to migrate to new Global Financial Architecture with with an estimated first-year cost savings in excess of $3 MM per annum. (JP Morgan Chase)

  3. Positions of Increasing Responsibility, IBM

    Organization: IBM Global Business Services, IBM Software Group, IBM Systems and Technology Group

    Positions: Advanced Consultant>Managing Consultant>Managing Consulting Architect>Senior Managing Consultant and Architect. Other roles: Project Manager and Leader, Strategic Partnership Executive

    Client List: Prudential Financial, Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, Wachovia/Wells Fargo

    Description: Senior level Technology Architect and Consultant delivering FOAK (First of a Kind solutions) for Financial Services clients for IBM focused on Risk Management and Business Analytics and Intelligence, Data, Software Engineering, Platform Integration, Systems Management, Cloud Computing, and Product Innovation and Development

    Selected Accomplishments:
    • Led multi-vendor overall solution and integration architecture development for $80M Basel program for a Fortune 50 global bank (Wachovia/Wells Fargo), resulting in 35% improved risk reserves and customer analytical insights in compliance with Basel II for Market, Credit, and Operational Risk
    • Led strategic Oracle global partnership program for IBM resulting in 12 new portfolio solutions for the Financial Services Industry, estimated at $500M in new annual revenue
    • Led product innovation and development leading to Patent Awards and filings for IBM Software Group and IBM Systems and Technology Group for new products and product enhancements for Software Integration, Systems Management and Automation, and Cloud services automation reducing in system efficiency and cost savings improvements of 50-60%
    • Led architectural design and planning for new business model, infrastructure platform model and data integration for leading global securities and trading firm resulting in 75% efficiency gains and cost savings and 35% in processing improvements (Morgan Stanley)
    • Led the design, development, and implementation of a tactical reporting solution in support of NASD 3013 securities regulation for CEO (Henry Paulson) Certification at a global top-three Investment Management firm (Goldman Sachs). Solution was delivered in a 3 month time frame, and was implemented for Divisional Line of Business Managers for Q2, Q3, and Q4 reporting in support of 2005 CEO Certification ahead of schedule.

    IBM Software Group - Rational and Tivoli Integration and Engineering. Led Development and Engineering to integrate two IBM Product Line offerings. Identified integration points and product enhancements across the Rational and Tivoli Product Portfolios and added new product enhancements for GA release. In addition, one of the solutions, (JAVA API Recorder) was submitted for a patent disclosure.

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    Senior Managing IT Architect , IBM in Amsterdam, ABN AMRO Bank

    Led overall enterprise architecture solution development for $3M enterprise-wide initiatives for a retail bank and an additional 27 European project solutions. Managed three direct and 10 indirect technical professionals, developers, engineers and architects that provided global service delivery oversight. Directed the design of regional platforms, development of major IT systems and software engineering. Crafted corporate plans, designs and enterprise business and technology systems, infrastructure, applications, middleware and datacenter including HA/DR.

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    Chief Enterprise Architect/Chief Engineer, IBM in Singapore, DBS Bank (Client) –Singapore

    Technology strategy development, contributions and accomplishments led to turnaround on this troubled account which led to new 5-year $400M strategic outsourcing contract extension that interfaced with client C-level leadership. As trusted advisor, improved and changed overall relationship with banks CxO. Provided overall direction, technology and leadership, set business and IT strategy development, and delivered full five-year enterprise technology, datacenter, network, application development, core systems and IT Service Management Roadmaps. Provided E2E enterprise architecture and IT governance and services for all domains and services.

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    Senior Managing IT Architect and Engagement Leader, IBM Systems & Technology Group - Lab Services Executive Consulting

    Led global IBM Executive CxO lab services team for critical system outage analysis, resiliency, risk assessment and emerging HA and DR technology solutions and implementations. Trusted advisor to high profile financial services clients. Set risk assessment models, Best Practices and E2E architecture assessment workshops. Presented findings and recommendations to CxOs and executed strategic plans based on client needs.

    • Delivered $2M in added infrastructure sales.

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    Exec Architect, Client Technical Architect/Advisor, IBM - TIAA-CREF, BB&T Bank, Raymond James Financial, Lincoln Financial

    Expanded $250M pipeline and drove solution designs for enterprise architecture, core systems, integration, cloud, big data analytics, artificial intelligence, mobile infrastructure, enterprise risk management, systems management and automation, enterprise security products and business and technology services consulting. Led enterprise technology strategy definition and development and overall architecture and planning blueprint workshops. Responsible for and owned IBM technical account strategy and planning at managing director level. Governed and led overall critical situation monitoring, mitigation and resolution across all technical teams.

    • Piloted creation of cloud strategy and architecture.                                  • Elevated quality of service by 30%. .
    • Captured $3M claw-back in IBM DataPower sales. 
    • Led design, creation and piloted development of FOAK (First of a Kind) IBM Open Stack Cloud Computing solution.

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    Principal and Chief Technology Architect, WGroup (a Wavestone Company)

    Responsible for the development of definitions and the building of an enterprise architecture program for a large healthcare provider in Massachusetts. Optimized the network, through new network architecture and vendor selection analysis by analyzing business stakeholder needs, selecting the needed solutions and negotiating and working with critical vendors. Maximized business value for both the company and customer by driving IT transformations.

    • Completed provider’s IT strategy transition for $1B modernization. Drove provider’s transition to world-class infrastructure built on $700M Epic 
    • Oversaw 29-point enterprise network assessment for $34M Cisco solution. 
    • Implemented new organization and governance structure.

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    CIO & CTO, Encrypted Labs

    Strategic mentor and guide for the overall business and technology strategy, architecture, roadmaps, development and technology team leadership. Created Blockchain technology stack for market introduction. Identified and engaged cloud hosting providers to implement solutions in their cloud environments. Partnered with the CEO/Founder and CMO in nurturing client opportunities, team and organization development and boosting business development revenue streams.

    • Developed technology strategy, product stack architecture and technology roadmap. 
    • Built initial customer pipeline of $2M with CEO/Founder and CMO. 
    • Co-developed and delivered customer consulting engagement model.

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    VP- Corp. Strategy – Banking & Financial Market, Huawei Technologies

    Sought after resource that strategically defines, develops and re-defines a new financial business in four global business groups. Sets technology infusions in Enterprise, Carrier and Consumer Business, Cloud Division and R&D. Successfully drives implementations to meet strategic goals and objectives. Positions new business organization for emerging technologies.

    • Fueled two-year revenue infusion forecasted at $500M. 
    • Implemented new organization and governance structure. 
    • Developed product stack architecture and roadmap. 
    • Propelled 154% increase in revenue.

Skills

  • Infrastructure
  • Cloud Computing
  • IoT
  • Information Management
  • IT & IS
  • Cyber security
  • Big data
  • Digital Transformation
  • blockchain
  • TechFin
  • Fintech
  • Finance
  • Risk Management
  • IT Governance
  • Strategic Planning
  • Enterprise Architecture
  • Venture Capital
  • Investment Management
  • Innovation
  • Emerging Technology
  • Quantum Computing & Technology
  • Analytics
  • AI
  • Corporate Strategy

Licenses, Certifications & patent

Patent issuer and number - us 8140590. Date Issued - Mar 20, 2012.
Dynamic Generation of User Interfaces and Automated Mapping of Input Data for Service-Oriented Architecture-Based System Management Applications.
IBM Certified Expert Technology Consultant
Issuing authority IBM Issued date and, if applicable, expiration date of the certification or license Issued May 2006 No Expiration Date
Master Certified IT Architect
Issuing authority The Open Group Issued date and, if applicable, expiration date of the certification or license Issued May 2008 No Expiration Date
IBM Certified Expert IT Architect
Issuing authority IBM Issued date and, if applicable, expiration date of the certification or license Issued May 2008 No Expiration Date
ITIL V3Issuing authority EXIN
Issued date and, if applicable, expiration date of the certification or license Issued Oct 2010 No Expiration Date
Master IT Specialist
Issuing authority The Open Group Issued date and, if applicable, expiration date of the certification or license Issued Jul 2011 No Expiration Date
IBM Certified IT Specialist - Expert - Systems Management
Issuing authority IBM Issued date and, if applicable, expiration date of the certification or license Issued Jul 2011 No Expiration Date
IBM Senior Certified Executive IT Architect
Issuing authority IBM Issued date and, if applicable, expiration date of the certification or license Issued Dec 2013 No Expiration Date
Distinguished Certified IT Architect
Issuing authority The Open Group Issued date and, if applicable, expiration date of the certification or license Issued Dec 2013 No Expiration Date
Oxford Fintech Programme
Issuing authority Saïd Business School, University of Oxford Issued date and, if applicable, expiration date of the certification or license Issued Feb 2018 No Expiration Date Credential Identifier Credential ID 11212992
Oxford Blockchain Strategy Programme
Issuing authority Saïd Business School, University of Oxford Issued date and, if applicable, expiration date of the certification or license Issued Feb 2018 No Expiration Date Credential Identifier Credential ID 2718110996
HBX | Harvard Business School | Disruptive Strategy
Issuing authority HBX | Harvard Business School Issued date and, if applicable, expiration date of the certification or license Issued Jun 2018 No Expiration Date
Oxford Algorithmic Trading Programme
Issuing authority Saïd Business School, University of Oxford Issued date and, if applicable, expiration date of the certification or license Issued Jul 2018 No Expiration Date Credential Identifier Credential ID 2718123343
Digital Transformation: Platform Strategies for Success
Issuing authority MIT Sloan School of Management Issued date and, if applicable, expiration date of the certification or license Issued Aug 2018 No Expiration Date
Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy
Issuing authority MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) Issued date and, if applicable, expiration date of the certification or license Issued Apr 2019 No Expiration Date Credential Identifier Credential ID 1519139339
Introduction to Quantum Computing
Issuing authority Massachusetts Institute of Technology Issued date and, if applicable, expiration date of the certification or license Issued May 2019 No Expiration Date
Quantum Algorithms for Cybersecurity, Chemistry, and Optimization
Issuing authority Massachusetts Institute of Technology Issued date and, if applicable, expiration date of the certification or license Issued Jun 2019 No Expiration Date
Practical Realities of Quantum Computation and Quantum Communication
Issuing authority Massachusetts Institute of Technology Issued date and, if applicable, expiration date of the certification or license Issued Jul 2019 No Expiration Date
Requirements for Large-Scale Universal Quantum Computation
Issuing authority Massachusetts Institute of Technology Issued date and, if applicable, expiration date of the certification or license Issued Aug 2019 No Expiration Date
Machine Learning: Implementation in Business
Issuing authority MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL)Issued date and, if applicable, expiration date of the certification or license Issued Oct 2019 No Expiration Date Credential Identifier Credential ID 13955920

EXECUTIVE BOARD & ADVISORY POSITIONS

  • Board Advisor
    Prado Capital Group (Technology Investments and Healthcare); Lifeboat Foundation
  • Global Panel Member
    MIT Technology Review
  • Advisor
    HA:KU Global; NyxVX; Besurance; FinTech4Good Advisory Council / Finserv & Investment Committee
  • Co-Chair
    China Greater Bay Committee, FinTech Association of Hong Kong
  • CTO, Executive Board Director
    Standard Health Corporation and Saving Promise
  • Business, Technology and Board Advisor
    AdvisoryCloud

Education & certifications

  • Alternative Investments
    Harvard Business School
  • Digital Transformation - Platform Strategy and Architecture
    MIT Sloan – Emeritus Institute of Management
  • Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Quantum Computing
    MIT- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • ITIL V3
    EXIN
  • Certified Information Systems Security; Professional (CISSP)
    INFOSEC Institute
  • HBX – Disruptive Strategy
    Harvard Business School
  • Algorithmic Trading, Blockchain Strategy, FinTech Programme
    University of Oxford, Said Business School
  • BA, Communications
    Western Connecticut State University